by Jennifer Mills Barnes A special thank you to Jennifer Mills Barnes for giving me the opportunity to repost this article, originally published on Write2Ignite. My last post featured books that impacted my kindergartners and prompted insightful experiences. (But) books also changed our world outside the classroom. The fenced area beyond our back door was originally designated a playground. Thankfully, children, parents, and school personnel advocated for a “Storybook Garden” instead. Why A Storybook Garden? What could be better than a children’s place featuring kids’ favorite books? Some of our purposes were to:
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A writing prompt adventure Get the scoop on my affiliate links and how they support me in crafting engaging family reading adventures by clicking here. Oh no! There’s been a HUGE mix-up at the pretzel factory and the pretzels are popping out of the machine in weird flavors! And the worst part is that no one discovered it before they were shipped to the stores. Write or draw (or both!) a story about what happens when different people taste these unexpected flavors. Here are some things to think about if you need some inspiration:
Get the scoop on my affiliate links and how they support me in crafting engaging family reading adventures by clicking here. One of the things I miss the most from when my kids were little is our story time moments. I loved bringing the characters to life by giving them unique (and often hilarious) voices. And here’s the thing … I didn't have to be good at it! Not that I was all that bad. My kids seemed to love it. But kids don’t care how good you are. They just love being with you and watching you as you step out of yourself and into the characters of a story. You are engaging with your kids in a playful level that touches their hearts and imagination. Using character voices, along with sound effects and dramatic pauses, helps bring stories to life! Writing Prompt for KidsPretend you’re one of God’s amazing animals, munching on your favorite breakfast food near the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest. All of a sudden, something super special starts happening at the tomb. The big stone in front of the tomb starts moving, all on its own! Your heart starts racing as you watch in amazement. Then, out of the tomb comes Jesus, shining brighter than the sun! Now it’s time to grab your pencils, crayons — whatever you love to write or draw with — and share your story! Dive Into Outer Space from the Comfort of Your Living Room! Hey there, future astronauts and space adventurers! Imagine you've just zoomed off into space in your cool spaceship and found a brand-new planet that no one else knows about. It's time to get super creative and dream up your very own planet. Think about it—plants that taste like your favorite ice cream, animals that chat like your best friend, and people with blue polka dots! Grab your pencils, crayons, or whatever you like to create with, and let's make some out-of-this-world magic happen. |
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